Heat Treatments Technician – Brazer – Full Time –

Catering; Fareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerospace client in Titchfield seeks an experienced Aerospace Brazed to join on a long-term contract. You will carry out aerospace brazing and heat treatment per drawings, specs, and quality standards to support production and repair of critical components.

Role involves reading engineering drawings, operating vacuum and furnace brazing equipment, and ensuring traceability and safe, efficient processes. Training and progression opportunities are available within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in brazing, heat treatment, welding, or similar thermal processing operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Understanding of quality systems and traceability requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare components for brazing, including cleaning, assembly, fixturing, and filler material application.
• Operate vacuum, furnace, and controlled atmosphere brazing equipment.
• Carry out brazing and heat treatment cycles to aerospace and customer specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, process specifications, and work instructions.
• Conduct visual inspections and dimensional checks on completed components.
• Complete production, quality, and traceability records accurately.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, NADCAP requirements, and company procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work environment.
• Support continuous improvement and process optimisation activities.

Skills

Brazing & heat treatment

Reading engineering drawings

Quality systems & traceability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Engineering/manufacturing qualification

Tools

Brazing equipment operation

Controlled atmosphere furnace

Job description

Aerospace Brazer

Location: Titchfield
Department: Metal Finishing & Treatments
Contract: Initially until June 2026

Our aerospace client in Titchfield is seeking an experienced Aerospace Brazer to join their team on a long-term contract basis. This role offers the opportunity to work on the manufacture and repair of safety-critical aerospace components within a highly regulated environment.

Pay Rates

First 12 Weeks

Core Hours: £18.13 PAYE | £20.77 PAYE including holiday pay
Overtime: £27.20 PAYE | £31.15 PAYE including holiday pay
Sundays: £36.26 PAYE | £41.54 PAYE including holiday pay
Lates (20%): £21.76 PAYE | £24.92 PAYE inc. Hol

After 12 Weeks

Core Hours: £18.68 PAYE | £21.40 PAYE including holiday pay
Overtime: £28.03 PAYE | £32.10 PAYE including holiday pay
Sundays: £37.37 PAYE | £42.80 PAYE including holiday pay
Lates (20%): £22.42 PAYE | £25.68 PAYE inc. Hol

Further pay progression is available

Working Hours

37 hours per week, training on core shift, before moving to a late shift.
Training Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:15, Friday: 07:30 – 11:30
Late shift : Mon-Thu 2:00pm-11:45pm

The Role

You will be responsible for carrying out aerospace brazing and heat treatment processes in accordance with engineering drawings, approved specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards. The position supports the production and repair of critical aerospace components through controlled thermal processing techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare components for brazing, including cleaning, assembly, fixturing, and filler material application.
• Operate vacuum, furnace, and controlled atmosphere brazing equipment.
• Carry out brazing and heat treatment cycles to aerospace and customer specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, process specifications, and work instructions.
• Conduct visual inspections and dimensional checks on completed components.
• Complete production, quality, and traceability records accurately.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards, NADCAP requirements, and company procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work environment.
• Support continuous improvement and process optimisation activities.

About You

Essential

• Experience in brazing, heat treatment, welding, or similar thermal processing operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Understanding of quality systems and traceability requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good organisational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Desirable

• Experience within aerospace, defence, or precision engineering environments.
• Engineering or manufacturing qualification.
• Aerospace brazing certification or equivalent practical experience.
• Training or experience in heat treatment processes and aerospace quality standards.

Eligibility

Applicants must have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK and be able to comply with ITAR requirements.

Salary: £18.13 – £42.80/hour PAYE + Holiday

Job Type: Contract

Location: Fareham, Hampshire